Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Riverside Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
310 Davis St,  Taylor, PA
Riverside School District
3.6
4.7
693 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
23.1%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
238:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
White
71.4%
Hispanic
19.2%
Black
5%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Scranton 106 Students
Penn State 91 Students
Marywood University 86 Students
Wilkes University 66 Students
University of Pittsburgh 61 Students
Misericordia University 52 Students
Temple University 49 Students
Lackawanna College 40 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 39 Students
King's College - Pennsylvania 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Nursing 35 Students
Psychology 34 Students
Biology 25 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Chemistry 12 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 12 Students
Accounting 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 56 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/10/2025
Throughout my experience at Riverside High School, I have received an excellent education. Mostly every teacher showed respect and taught very well. Riverside feels like a second home to me. All of my friends are from Riverside, and there are so many opportunities to make more. The only negative experience is the cafeteria food. It really is a hit or miss. The Bosco sticks, however, never fail.
5.0 Senior
1/31/2025
At the beginning of my freshman year, I started at Riverside. When I first arrived, I didn't know anyone. However, during lunch, a group of students noticed I was new and asked if I wanted to sit with them. I said yes, and that simple invitation helped me feel welcomed. Now, as a senior, I am still friends with the person who invited me to sit with them. Even though I was new at the time, they didn't hesitate to include me, making sure I didn't feel left out. riversdie as a community is very welcoming and will help anyone in need no matter the circumstances.
5.0 Senior
12/27/2024
My overall experience at this school hasn't been too bad. I started here in my 9th grade year I am now a senior. Riverside is not a bad school whatsoever and I've had fun here quite a couple times. If you'd like your kids to get a good education yet enjoy their high school years, allow them to go to Riverside Highschool.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/17/2022
Academics has fallen in last decade. The quality of the education provided is poor quality. Teachers are mostly from the small radius of theschool district so the most qualified may not be hired. The school is also very bias towards teachers families and those who excel in sports. Would not recommen...
5.0 parent
4/27/2013
Riverside is a great school because the teachers are always willing to help the students and the school is very safe. And the other thing is that Riverside prepares students for college and the real world because Riverside has a really great curriculum so if you are in the district you should send y...
5.0 parent
4/27/2013
Riverside is one of the best schools in the area because the teachers always take time with the students to help them anytime and this school is a really safe school and Riverside actually prepared me for college and I found everything in college very easy due to the help and academics at Riverside...
5.0 parent
4/27/2013
What a really great school. The school is really safe and its academics are 1 of the best because it prepared my daughter for college and the real world .Riverside prepares students for college and the real world because the teachers actually help the students anytime and the sports at Riverside are...

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Riverside Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Taylor, PA, in the Taylor neighborhood, and is served by the Riverside School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 693 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Riverside Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1150. The average home value in this area is $227,342. Discover additional schools in the area, like Old Forge Junior/Senior High School, West Scranton High School, Triboro Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Taylor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside Junior/Senior High School.

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